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Another game update is now available for Madden NFL 20. This update builds upon the previous September game update in correcting game issues, most notably using the standard 'general stability and connectivity improvements' terminology.

The most notable change is the addition of Colts WR T.Y. Hilton as a Superstar X-Factor to replace the recently retired Andrew Luck. Hilton will possess the RAC ‘em Up, Double Move Elite, and Route Technician abilities. It is worth noting that this upgrade will not be included in existing Franchises; it will only occur in Franchises created after this game update.

Continue on to see the blog from EA SPORTS detailing this game update.
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September's Madden NFL 20 game update is now available and adds in a new mode, Superstar KO.

Superstar KO is a quick mode that allows users to customize their roster and play style in competing either solo or in squads online. Each team gets one drive from their own 25 yard line to score and stop their opponent. Whomever scores the most points wins, but in the case of a tie the game will then decided via Tug of War. View the Superstar KO developer's blog here.

This update also adds two new abilities: New Pat Tillman Superstar X-Factor Ability and New Superstar Kick Return Ability. Other aspects of the update include updated player likenesses and fixes/improvements to gameplay, presentation, and MUT. View full details of the game update here.

Continue on to see the Superstar KO press release from EA SPORTS and a look at Tug of War utilized to determine the winner. After you've tried the mode, let us know your results and thoughts on the mode here.
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Every week throughout the college football season, ESPN will select 10 evenly matched games. It's then up to you to do your research (or go with your gut) and select the winners of these games while also ranking them from 1-10 based on your confidence level.

The winner (who must be in good standing at TGT to claim their prize) will receive their choice a free game, MSRP of $60 or less. It is free to enter, so feel welcome to invite family and friends.

NBA 2K20 continues their game reveal by detailing the numerous changes and improvements coming to MyTEAM.

Among the improvements: Card Evolution (special cards that can be upgraded), redesigned Triple Threat, daily login prizes, prize wheel, Today in MyTEAM (Limited Time Events & The Agenda), new Ball Drop Prizing, Community Hub, Positional Restrictions, and more. The blog also gives the first info on some of the collections coming to MyTEAM in 2K20.

Continue on to read the developer blog and see the MyTEAM trailer.
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Known reveals and premieres include Need for Speed Heat gameplay from EA, Illfonic debuting Predator: Hunting Grounds gameplay, Kojima will give exclusive previews into Death Stranding, and Microsoft will have an exclusive look at Gears 5 gameplay.

Game update 1.09 is now available for Madden NFL 20. This game update does not include gameplay, presentation, or PC aspects; but rather focuses on stability and usability issues. Improvements in those game areas will come in future title updates.

NBA 2K20 will include the WNBA as both Play Now and Season Mode options.

Among the players mo-capped for 2K20 were Candace Parker, Breanna Stewart, Amaya Valdemoro Madariaga, and Maite Cazorla. The development team focused on specific AI, playbooks, and defensive schemes for each WNBA team as well as player specific details such as tattoos, shorts length, shoes, hairstyles, faces, and more.

One year ago, Parker was a member of the 'NBA LIVE Squad,' presumably paid to help market LIVE 19's female create-a-player feature. Now it would seem she is part of 2K's marketing efforts. After adding the WNBA as part of Play Now in NBA LIVE 18 and female CAP in 19, it is worth watching to see if or how the WNBA expands in NBA LIVE 20 or if 2K20 will surpass EA's efforts in just one edition.

Continue on to see the WNBA reveal trailer and excerpts of the developer blog.
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Today's financial report from Electronic Arts has disclosed that NBA LIVE 20 will be moving from its original and traditional Q2 FY20 release window to Q3, meaning it will be released after October 1. For comparison's sake, NBA 2K20 will be released on September 6, 2019 and NBA LIVE 19 launched September 7, 2018. The move may be one to get the title out of NBA 2K20's launch tsunami, allowing LIVE 20 to get some attention of its own.

Polygon reached out to EA and received the following statement: “We’re planning a different approach to NBA LIVE this year, and will have more to share in the quarter ahead.”
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The NBA 2K development team has posted a lengthy Facebook blog detailing MyGM 2.0 and MyLEAGUE improvements coming to NBA 2K20.

This year, MyGM focuses on increasing the number of meaningful decisions made by the user, a score and leaderboard system, a new landing menu, a revamped leveling system, a new skill tree, revamped relationships, revamped goals and tasks, and more.

Additional MyLEAGUE-level features include: staff card, revised morale and team chemistry, new personality badges for max players, history and records, improved draft class authenticity, improved player DNA, option to force winners, using LT/RT to quickly scroll through menus, and more.

704Games has announced that Kevin Harvick will be the NASCAR Heat 4 cover athlete when the game releases this September. The cover will also include NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Tony Stewart on the cover.

Announced during the NHL Awards, the EA SPORTS NHL 20 cover athlete will be the Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews.

The first major reveal on game features came via Game Informer. Among the big changes coming to NHL 20 are: 10-15 signature shots for superstar players, 400+ new goalie animations and improved AI, new team celebrations, new broadcast package including new commentary team of James Cybulski and Ray Ferraro plus guest commentators, Squad Battles in HUT, more customization options in World of Chel, four new outdoor venues, Coaching Carousel in Franchise Mode, a new line chemistry system, trade finder, and more.

NHL 20 will be available September 13, 2019 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, September 10, 2019 when you pre-order the NHL 20 Deluxe Edition or NHL 20 Ultimate Edition, and on September 5, 2019 for EA Access members to play the early trial period.

Continue on to see the reveal trailer and press release from EA SPORTS.
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E3 2019 and accompanying developer conferences are upon us. Once a three-day event, studios have spaced announcements over a week+ span to get what they believe is a proper share of the limelight and avoid being lost in the shuffle. However, one could argue that due to the sheer volume of announcements, game information could still get overlooked despite attempts to stand out.

To help keep you up-to-date with all the happenings at and surrounding E3, TGT has put together a guide to all of the press conferences by companies and studios such as EA, Xbox, Nintendo, and others.

Continue on to see TGT’s guide to E3. Check back often as we update this article with the latest links, information, recaps, discussion, and more. Threads devoted to new games announced will likely be added to our Other Games Forum.
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Per an apparent leak via Twitter user @mikescriburner, it appears Dwyane Wade will be the cover athlete for the NBA 2K20 Legend Edition, coming September 6.

Based on previous release cycles, this would also indicate that the standard edition will be available on September 10. Historically, NBA 2K has released game info, if not a trailer, frequently during the NBA Finals, so cover athlete confirmation and perhaps first game news may be coming in the next week or two.

Once confirmed, this would be the second time Wade has graced the cover of a video game as he was the cover athlete for NBA LIVE 06.
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